Important Dates and Deadlines

You can apply to Columbia College at any time. Watch for important dates to make sure you're prepared when classes start.

The next online session begins October 21, 2024.

Session and Semester Dates

Each session and semester allow three days for late registration (with a fee), beginning the day after the registration deadline. 

Residential Campus - For students wishing to live and learn on campus in Columbia, Missouri.

Semester dates for residential students in Columbia, MO.
Semesters Important session dates Start date End date
Fall Semester 2024 Session August 26, 2024 December 14, 2024
Registration February 24, 2024 August 25, 2024
Late registration * August 26, 2024 August 28, 2024
Spring Semester 2025 Session January 6, 2025 April 26, 2025
Registration February 24, 2024 January 5, 2025
Late registration * January 6, 2025 January 8, 2025
Summer Semester 2025 Session April 28, 2025 August 16, 2025
Registration February 24, 2024 April 27, 2025
Late registration * April 28, 2025 April 30, 2025
Fall Semester 2025 Session August 25, 2025 December 13, 2025
Registration February 26, 2025 August 24, 2025
Late registration * August 25, 2025 August 27, 2025

* Late registration requires a fee.

Online & Nationwide - For students wanting to take classes online or at a nationwide location.

Session dates for Columbia College students taking classes online or nationwide.
Sessions Important session dates Start date End date
Early Fall Session 2024 Session August 26, 2024 October 19, 2024
Registration February 24, 2024 August 25, 2024
Late registration * August 26, 2024 August 28, 2024
Late Fall Session 2024 Session October 21, 2024 December 14, 2024
Registration February 24, 2024 October 20, 2024
Late registration * October 21, 2024 October 23, 2024
Early Spring Session 2025 Session January 6, 2025 March 1, 2025
Registration February 24, 2024 January 5, 2025
Late registration * January 6, 2025 January 8, 2025
Late Spring Session 2025 Session March 3, 2025 April 26, 2025
Registration February 24, 2024 March 2, 2025
Late registration * March 3, 2025 March 5, 2025
Early Summer Session 2025 Session April 28, 2025 June 21, 2025
Registration February 24, 2024 April 27, 2025
Late registration * April 28, 2025 April 30, 2025
Late Summer Session 2025 Session June 23, 2025 August 16, 2025
Registration February 24, 2024 June 22, 2025
Late registration * June 23, 2025 June 25, 2025
Early Fall Session 2025 Session August 25, 2025 October 18, 2025
Registration February 26, 2025 August 24, 2025
Late registration * August 25, 2025 August 27, 2025
Late Fall Session 2025 Session October 20, 2025 December 13, 2025
Registration February 26, 2025 October 19, 2025
Late registration * October 20, 2025 October 22, 2025

* Late registration requires a fee.

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